What's wrong if a child hasn't had a bowel movement for 2-3 days?

Patient's question:

Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Not had a bowel movement for 2-3 days
First follow-up question: No problem with appetite, no problem with urination. Often itches.

Doctor's answer:

Consider it to be infant constipation. The general treatment methods for infant constipation include:
1. Drink more water.
2. For breastfed babies, the mother should adjust her dietary structure, pay attention to a light diet, and also drink more water.
3. Massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction. Gently rub the infant's abdomen with the palm of your hand, starting at the navel and rotating from left to right. Massage 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, then massage another 10 times. Repeat this process 3 times.
4. If the baby does not defecate for several days, you can use infant glycerin suppositories. The feeding speed should not be too fast or too full, and the formula concentration should be slightly diluted.